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I am an audio widow. My late husband was an audio geek. He left behind 2 Nagra tape recorders. I know they were once state of the art. And they are no longer that. My question: Can anyone tell me if I should just dump them, which I shall find painful but will do, or if someone, somewhere, still uses them for something? I hope someone in the group can advise me. I still get your daily emails. Gail Williams |
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Hello. I am an audio widow. My late husband was an audio geek. He left behind 2 Nagra tape recorders. I know they were once state of the art. And they are no longer that. My question: Can anyone tell me if I should just dump them, which I shall find painful but will do, or if someone, somewhere, still uses them for something? They are collectable, as are the accessories and microphones. Take a look on Ebay... people are paying some money for even the Nagra III machines. I would call Dan Dugan at 415-821-9776 and have him broker them for you. He was the west coast Nagra guru for many years. Did we know your husband? Who was he? --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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John Williamson wrote:
On 02/02/2016 19:00, wrote: Hello. I am an audio widow. My late husband was an audio geek. He left behind 2 Nagra tape recorders. I know they were once state of the art. And they are no longer that. My question: Can anyone tell me if I should just dump them, which I shall find painful but will do, or if someone, somewhere, still uses them for something? I hope someone in the group can advise me. I still get your daily emails. Gail Williams Also, if you feel that way inclined, good working examples can fetch $600 or so on eBay. Well, Nagra made a lot of machines over many years. $600 is ludicrously high for a Nagra III, and ludicrously low for a Nagra T. So a lot of it depends on what models they are. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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On Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 2:01:03 PM UTC-5, wrote:
Hello. I am an audio widow. My late husband was an audio geek. He left behind 2 Nagra tape recorders. I know they were once state of the art. And they are no longer that. My question: Can anyone tell me if I should just dump them, which I shall find painful but will do, or if someone, somewhere, still uses them for something? I hope someone in the group can advise me. I still get your daily emails. Personally, I'd toss them. Even if you wish to sell, are you going to state "Working Condition" or, "As Is"? And, if shipped with delicate mechanical mechanisms, and the don't work as advertised, it'll even create more headaches for you. Jack Gail Williams |
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On Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 2:01:03 PM UTC-5, wrote:
Hello. I am an audio widow. My late husband was an audio geek. He left behind 2 Nagra tape recorders. I know they were once state of the art. And they are no longer that. My question: Can anyone tell me if I should just dump them, which I shall find painful but will do, or if someone, somewhere, still uses them for something? I hope someone in the group can advise me. I still get your daily emails. Gail Williams I can't figure out how to reply to an individual. (I hate computers.) This is to Scott Dorsey: My husband was Larry Racies. Worked for CBS News for years, was active in union affairs, worked on a few feature films. Member of SMPTE, AES. My thanks to all you gentlemen for responding. |
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On Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 5:07:10 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 2:01:03 PM UTC-5, wrote: Hello. I am an audio widow. My late husband was an audio geek. He left behind 2 Nagra tape recorders. I know they were once state of the art. And they are no longer that. My question: Can anyone tell me if I should just dump them, which I shall find painful but will do, or if someone, somewhere, still uses them for something? I hope someone in the group can advise me. I still get your daily emails. Gail Williams I can't figure out how to reply to an individual. (I hate computers.) I use groups.google.com to reply (and read). Now that I have an Android cellphone, I NOW receive new additions to topics via e-mail! I GUESS I can reply directly via e-mail. Good luck! Best, Jack This is to Scott Dorsey: My husband was Larry Racies. Worked for CBS News for years, was active in union affairs, worked on a few feature films. Member of SMPTE, AES. My thanks to all you gentlemen for responding. |
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I can't figure out how to reply to an individual. (I hate computers.) This is to Scott Dorsey: My husband was Larry Racies. Worked for CBS News for years, was active in union affairs, worked on a few feature films. Member of SMPTE, AES. My God! Larry was a legend, I had no idea he had passed! I think most of his Nagra gear was older, but anything Nagra made is still probably worth preserving. He also used to have an Auricon sound-on-film rig which is again something of a collector's item. Also.... you may want to contact the Audio History Library which would be very interested in any documentation or paper records he might have had. is a good contact there. They are a good operation that is trying to preserve any information possible about older sound recording technology and techniques. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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On Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 2:01:03 PM UTC-5, wrote:
Hello. I am an audio widow. My late husband was an audio geek. He left behind 2 Nagra tape recorders. I know they were once state of the art. And they are no longer that. My question: Can anyone tell me if I should just dump them, which I shall find painful but will do, or if someone, somewhere, still uses them for something? I hope someone in the group can advise me. I still get your daily emails.. Gail Williams On Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 2:01:03 PM UTC-5, wrote: Hello. I am an audio widow. My late husband was an audio geek. He left behind 2 Nagra tape recorders. I know they were once state of the art. And they are no longer that. My question: Can anyone tell me if I should just dump them, which I shall find painful but will do, or if someone, somewhere, still uses them for something? I hope someone in the group can advise me. I still get your daily emails.. Gail Williams I now have a bit more info. Both machines are Nagra IV-S. Each comes in a carrying case (one a bit beat up), each has a power supply, one has a synchronizer, the other a time code resolver and some kind of cue mike. I am at sea. You kind gentlemen advise a gamut of actions, from "boat anchor" toss-out to Ebay. I used to do audio at CBS, and these machines are just so nice! Someone, somewhere, must be able to, at least, appreciate them for what they once were....Gail |
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I now have a bit more info. Both machines are Nagra IV-S. Each comes in a= carrying case (one a bit beat up), each has a power supply, one has a sync= hronizer, the other a time code resolver and some kind of cue mike. I am at= sea. You kind gentlemen advise a gamut of actions, from "boat anchor" toss= -out to Ebay. I used to do audio at CBS, and these machines are just so nic= e! Someone, somewhere, must be able to, at least, appreciate them for what= they once were....Gail The IV-S is worth some money, because the people primarily using these things today are people who want to make stereo recordings in the field. The synchronizers and resolvers aren't in any real demand today because nobody is really using pilot tone anymore, but you should be able to get one or two thousand each for an IV-S in good-but-not-refurbed condition. Again, talk with Dan Dugan about them, he will find you a buyer. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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On 03/02/2016 13:27, wrote:
Nagras were popular for movie produciton. I was going to suggest the OP post over at ramps rec.arts.movies.production but I just went over there and it looks like that usegroup has died. anybody know where they all went. It was interesting reading. I just asked the question on the group, and most them seem to be he- http://jwsoundgroup.net/ -- Tciao for Now! John. |
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Better fix that. I'll put a black bar over that Monday.
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